By Admin 
The long-running strategic dialogue between India and Russia now seems to be reaching a turning point. A major military development has come to light after the recent meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to reports, India is going to lease an advanced nuclear-powered submarine from Russia at a cost of around $2 billion. This is the same deal which was stuck for almost a decade due to price and technical conditions, but now according to inside sources the agreement has been finalized. The visit of Indian officials to the Russian shipyard in November is a clear indication that the project has received formal approval. As per the plan, delivery of the submarine is expected to take place over the next two years, although the timeline may extend further given the complexity of the project. This step can prove to be a game-changer for India’s maritime security and strategic capability. It will be worth seeing in what direction this deal will take the defense cooperation between the two countries in the coming times.